Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem
Chapter 623 - 261: The Painter Targeted by the Demon, Scandal in the Village (6000)

Currently, Cao Xing still did not know what use [Advanced Painting Mastery] had.

However, having such talent in the territory would certainly be beneficial.

The young man listened and tentatively asked, "After joining your territory, do I need to do anything?"

Cao Xing smiled, "Just continue painting, which is what you are good at. My territory can ensure your safety and provide you with a warm home and food."

"This way, you can have a better environment for creation."

Hearing that, the young man in front of him had his eyes sparkling!

As a destitute painter, living a life of not having enough to eat and constantly worrying about the future had already left him exhausted.

Just like all ordinary people in this world, their greatest wish was to have a stable home.

The young man was about to agree but seemed to have some unspeakable issue.

"Do you have something to say?" Cao Xing asked.

He hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "Lord, I am very fortunate that you invited me, and I am honored to have your approval..."

"But there is something I must tell you first, my spirit is troubled..."

Cao Xing asked in confusion, "Troubled spirit, what is that?"

The young man seemed to recall something, and an uncomfortable expression appeared on his face.

He took a deep breath and summoned the courage to say,

"Since half a year ago, every time I slept, my dreams would be filled with all kinds of monsters..."

"These monsters were grotesque, some covered in intestines, with blood flowing everywhere!"

"Some were covered in eyeballs and scales, constantly oozing pus!"

"They even said in my dreams, wanting to crawl into my body!"

"At first, I thought it was just because I hadn't rested well; some extra sleep would solve it. But as time went on, these symptoms grew more severe."

"Even now, as long as I close my eyes, I can see the images of those monsters!"

"I've been unable to think, unable to calm down to paint, just forced to draw all these monster images from my mind!"

As he spoke, his voice began to tremble.

Even Cao Xing and the others found it somewhat eerie.

After all, seeing those monsters just by closing your eyes was indeed too frightening.

"However, this was not the worst of it!"

The young man exclaimed excitedly, "In the past two months, my temper had become increasingly volatile, with uncontrollable fits of anger occurring at times!"

"I even attacked others madly in a sleepwalking state!"

"So I was expelled from my original village and have been living a wandering life."

Cao Xing frowned and then asked, "Did you visit any doctors?"

"I did."

The young man said helplessly, "I consulted many renowned doctors and took a lot of medicine, but none of them could handle my symptoms!"

"Later, a doctor told me that this was possibly not an illness but rather a more bizarre condition, requiring consultation with the clergy."

"So, I found a priest, and they told me that I was being targeted by a demon!"

"They said that every demon is rare and troublesome, and besides seeking those famous exorcists in big cities, ordinary methods cannot deal with demons."

"Even they had no way..."

At this point, his tone turned somewhat desperate.

Cao Xing listened and pondered.

Targeted by a demon?

That was indeed quite unfortunate.

Speaking of which, he had dealt with a demon before.

That was in Ascalon's underground palace.

After defeating it, he obtained the powerful skill [Demon Transformation].

Additionally, he had a [Devouring Demon Box] in his backpack, inside which a demon was sealed.

Such monsters were indeed very strange, not only using some odd means but also good at bewildering hearts.

Furthermore, they possessed the ability of the undying.

According to this world's lore, only demons could truly kill demons!

However, Cao Xing was not afraid of these monsters.

After all, he had already defeated one demon before, and every time they were killed, they would not revive fully but be demoted by five levels, significantly reducing their power.

If this demon's strength was not too great, then Cao Xing might even capture it for a thorough study.

He said directly, "No worries, my territory has hundreds of strong soldiers. If you sleepwalk or go berserk, they will subdue you."

"As for being haunted by a demon..." Note from the editor: Always check NovelFire for corrections.

"If it doesn't come out, fine; if it dares to come out..."

At this moment, Assam and Renice erupted with Leader Level Fourth-order energy!

This was the first time they openly displayed their full strength among the crowd!

Under their full burst, the villagers of [Anno River Village] turned pale!

It was as if some terrifying entity had descended; under such momentum, ordinary people seemed as insignificant as ants!

And the young man in front of them, facing everyone's aura, was both shocked and happy!

Shocked that the Lord's subordinates were so formidable!

Happy that living under such a powerful Lord, perhaps he truly did not need to fear any demon?

At this point, Assam and Renice had already retracted their auras.

Cao Xing chuckled softly, "Now, are you still worried?"

The young man shook his head excitedly and said, "No longer worried, Lord, your subordinates have such awe-inspiring power!"

"Edward Dega, I am very honored to join your territory!"